Indian, Chinese armies hold border meet in Ladakh

SRINAGAR: Indian and Chinese armies held a border personnel meeting in eastern Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said on Wednesday.nnThe Indian delegation was led by Major General Arvind Kapoor from the Fire and Fury Corps, while the Chinese delegation was led by Senior Colonel Gan Wei Han, said Colonel Rajesh Kalia.nnThe border personnel meet was conducted at the Daulat Beg Oldi meeting point on Tuesday, the spokesperson said.nn

#IndianArmy #BorderPersonnelMeet was conducted at DBO-TWT meeting point opposite #EasternLadakh on 21 May 19. Delegations of India & China reaffirmed commitment towards enhancing existing cordial relations & maintaining peace.@ADGPI @SpokespersonMoD @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/KQwa1eCept

— NORTHERN COMMAND – INDIAN ARMY (@NorthernComd_IA) May 22, 2019

nn”Both sides reiterated the mutual desire of maintaining peace and tranquility and improving relations at the functional level at the border areas,” Kalia said. “The meeting was marked by saluting the national flags by members of the delegation, followed by exchange of greetings.”nnThe delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment, the spokesperson said, adding that they parted amidst a feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the cordial relations and maintaining peace along the border areas.nnSource: Press Trust of India